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On BRAT Diet I Have Diarrhea For 5 Days What Need To Do

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Posted on Fri, 2 Feb 2024
Question: I have diarrhea for 5 days. My stomach is very bloated but i do not have a fever or blood in my stool. I have been taking Imodium and Pepto and its improved slightly. I also have been following the BRAT diet. What do I need to do?
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probiotics will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query with diligence. Probiotics will be helpful. You can take probiotic curd or probiotic sachets. You should also take ORS electrolyte drink or powder.
Applying hot water bags on abdomen will be helpful to control bloating and cramps

How this diarrhoea started?
Is it started after taking some kind of unusual food items?
Do you had any history of taking food from outside?
Please answer these questions. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (22 hours later)
Thank you for your response. Thankfully, I woke up today feeling much better, no bloating and no diarrhea but I did notice that I have not had a bowel movement today. If this going to be an issue? I hope that by taking all f those OTC drugs, it made things go in the opposite direction and I will now be constipated.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stop immodium and pepto.

Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am
Thank you for your follow up.
I have gone through your reply. You can stop immodium and pepto now. And you can take OTC drugs like Nexium once daily in the morning at empty stomach for 5 days.This will improve your irritated stoach. You can also take probiotic curd. Take more fluids and fruits like apple or pear. This will ease your constipation.
Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any follow up or further queries.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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On BRAT Diet I Have Diarrhea For 5 Days What Need To Do

Brief Answer: Probiotics will be helpful. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query with diligence. Probiotics will be helpful. You can take probiotic curd or probiotic sachets. You should also take ORS electrolyte drink or powder. Applying hot water bags on abdomen will be helpful to control bloating and cramps How this diarrhoea started? Is it started after taking some kind of unusual food items? Do you had any history of taking food from outside? Please answer these questions. I am happy to help you. Thanks.